E digamos de passagem que passar o dia imersa a criar agendas e a pensar no ano que vem também não ajuda. Por exemplo noutro dia já achava que para o ano era um ano bissexto... afinal é só em 2016!!
\\This year I've been awful when it comes to birthdays and birthdays gifts.And everything for a simple reason... I keep forgetting what day it is. I never know what day is today. I never remember the day that tomorrow will be or what day it was yesterday! Sometimes I stay completely lost!And also by spending most of the day around planners and calendars and thinking all about the upcoming year doesn't help. For example in the other day I was already thinking that February would have 29 days, but then I realized that would only be in 2016!!

OThursday Bits é escrito pela Mafalda, designer gráfica e ilustradora, mas acima de tudo uma sonhadora de idiotices (ideias), está sempre a pensar no que criar a seguir. Neste espaço ela gosta de partilhar novidades deste projeto Nuts for Paper e do que as Anas andam a criar. \\ Thursday Bits is written by Mafalda, graphic designer and illustrator, but above all a dreamer of ideas, she is always thinking what she can create next. In this space she likes to share news about this project Nuts for Paper and of what the Anas are creating. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest

We're starting to realize that this time of the year, with the back to school stuff, it's crazy! Here, in Portugal, planners and agendas are more bought at the beginning of the new year, but on an international level this is the right time for buying them! Last week we send some planners from England, Italy and Finland and this week a couple more of them are going to be sent today to Switzerland and Canada. We're so happy with all the final results and we hope our customers love them too!

Not a single one of them was equal! We give the option of different languages (so far we made in English, Italian, French and Spanish) and 2014-2015, only 2015 and undated. So, if you are reading this and want a planner in a different language, send us a message and we'll be thrilled to make you a custom order!

Right now I'm going to the post office dispatch the orders to Switzerland and Canada and, when I come back, I'll be back to work because we have another purchase for Germany! Yay!My musical choice for today is this addictive song - Static Lines by The Creases. Do you know this band? I discover it yesterday. Soundcloud is great for that! I'll give you the link to my account at soundcloud if you'll be interested in discover some great bands and songs :) See you guys next week*

\\A crónica The Jukebox Girl é escrita pela Catarina, designer gráfica e uma das Anas do projeto Nuts for Paper. Neste espaço ela partilha convosco as suas peripécias, delírios e desejos, sempre acompanhadas com uma bela banda sonora há mistura, porque afinal de contas, a vida sem música não é a mesma coisa. \\ The Jukebok Girl chronicle is written by Catarina, graphic and designer and one of the Anas of Nuts for Paper project. In this space she shares with you her adventures, delusions and dreams, always accompanied with a crazy mix of songs that reflect her mood because after all, life without music is not the same thing.

OThursday Bits é escrito pela Mafalda, designer gráfica e ilustradora, mas acima de tudo uma sonhadora de idiotices (ideias), está sempre a pensar no que criar a seguir. Neste espaço ela gosta de partilhar novidades deste projeto Nuts for Paper e do que as Anas andam a criar. \\ Thursday Bits is written by Mafalda, graphic designer and illustrator, but above all a dreamer of ideas, she is always thinking what she can create next. In this space she likes to share news about this project Nuts for Paper and of what the Anas are creating. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest

Have you ever had those days that seemed so busy that they never have an end but, however, time seems so little to do so many things? I'm soooo on a day like that! My desktop screams CHAOS everywhere and a thousand and one things are waiting for my attention at the same time. But I'm still only one, so discipline and organization are the key to the hustle and panic don't take over! Long gone are the days of college stress, but the tips used to handle situations like that remain.1. Set Priorities The confection of an agenda, for example, I will not start by the end with glue! The process will always have to be --> Cut --> Sewing --> Glue! 2. Time Management It is always important to see the number of tasks we have at hand and distribute the time according to priorities and deadlines to be respected. We don't want unhappy customers and delayed orders! 3. Concentration and Production A good final product requires focus and an environment that stimulates productivity. Interruptions of 5 in 5 minutes and works in neighboring homes are not the most ideal conditions to work (however, aren't impossible!).

Esta nova encomenda promete! Queques de cereja de deixarem água na boca.. yum! O resultado final só pode ser de uma agenda deliciosa! \\ So much going on! Yummy cupcakes and a new planner order! This only can become a delicious agenda!

It may seem really obvious steps, but you'll be astonished with the difficulty on concentrating and implementation of work methods there is out there! That said, it doesn't mean you have to follow my tips, as long as you can organize and get your work done. Personally, I like to work with a good musical selection (what a news... you might think!), it is something that entertains me. It helps me pass the time and makes the work flow more naturally. This week I've been discovering new artists and songs to me, which is also a breath of fresh air and a great help on days like today! Between a more melodic tune and the usual one within my favorite genre (indie alternative rock), I opted for the first. Given that, in times of stress, many people resort to the practice of activities such as yoga to help relax and pacify the spirit, I think this band is one of the ideal to listen to when seeking that feeling. The are a Texas band named Explosions in the Sky, and have mostly just instrumentals. One of which, automatically captivated me - Your Hand in Mine. There are simply songs that touch the heart from the first time it is heard and that's what happened to me.

Feel free to share your actions in these situations! If you use similar or totally different methods and if the music is a link that helps you to face the daily life situations! I'll be here next week for more music and news :) Bybye*

\\A crónica The Jukebox Girl é escrita pela Catarina, designer gráfica e uma das Anas do projeto Nuts for Paper. Neste espaço ela partilha convosco as suas peripécias, delírios e desejos, sempre acompanhadas com uma bela banda sonora há mistura, porque afinal de contas, a vida sem música não é a mesma coisa. \\ The Jukebok Girl chronicle is written by Catarina, graphic and designer and one of the Anas of Nuts for Paper project. In this space she shares with you her adventures, delusions and dreams, always accompanied with a crazy mix of songs that reflect her mood because after all, life without music is not the same thing.

This blue notebook was for our friend Vasco. He preferred a binding with rings and lined pages for his classes, which was an innovation for us! In addiction, he also ordered a notebook to one of his friends and colleagues and this is what I'll show below.

Para este caderno escolhemos a cor laranja como fundo da capa, para fazer um maior contraste com os elementos monocromáticos \\ This one we choose the orange color for the cover, because of the contrast with the monochromatic elements

A contra capa foi inspirada no design da maioria dos créditos finais dos filmes \\ The back cover was inspired on the design of the most end credits of films

E o seu inteiror também foi pautado, com um padrão de cameras de filmar na parte de trás da capa e contra capa \\ And the inside was also lined, with a camera pattern in the back of the cover and back cover too

Well this week I didn't saw any movies to (dis) courage you about it or its soundtrack because I went to enjoy some sun and its vitamin D (what an amazing beach weekend that it was!) and, therefore, I think it's more appropriate to share something that screams summer and beach! Something to dance and relax as the music of Tom Enzy feat. Mikkel Solnado - My Beach. I hope you guys are having awesome vacations and I'll catch you next week*

\\A crónica The Jukebox Girl é escrita pela Catarina, designer gráfica e uma das Anas do projeto Nuts for Paper. Neste espaço ela partilha convosco as suas peripécias, delírios e desejos, sempre acompanhadas com uma bela banda sonora há mistura, porque afinal de contas, a vida sem música não é a mesma coisa. \\ The Jukebok Girl chronicle is written by Catarina, graphic and designer and one of the Anas of Nuts for Paper project. In this space she shares with you her adventures, delusions and dreams, always accompanied with a crazy mix of songs that reflect her mood because after all, life without music is not the same thing.

Tive de me despedir dum dos meus cadernos preferidos. Mas tenho a certeza que ele vai encontrar uma boa casa. Gostei muito da ideia de frascos como capa de cadernos. Tenho a certeza que brevemente vou regressar a esta ideia.
\\I've had to say goodbye to one of my favourite notebooks. But I'm pretty sure that it will find a good home. I love the idea of jars for notebooks cover. I'm sure I will be working on that concept again.

Esta semana fomos fazer impressões a cores, para um projecto de dois caderninhos que vamos partilhar muito em breve, e aproveitamos para fazer umas experiencias com novos padrões.
O que acham destes dois novos padrões?
\\This week we printed things in colours, mainly for a project of two notebooks that we will be sharing very soon, we took some advantage of that and make a few new experiments with patterns.What you think of these two new patterns?

OThursday Bits é escrito pela Mafalda, designer gráfica e ilustradora, mas acima de tudo uma sonhadora de idiotices (ideias), está sempre a pensar no que criar a seguir. Neste espaço ela gosta de partilhar novidades deste projeto Nuts for Paper e do que as Anas andam a criar. \\ Thursday Bits is written by Mafalda, graphic designer and illustrator, but above all a dreamer of ideas, she is always thinking what she can create next. In this space she likes to share news about this project Nuts for Paper and of what the Anas are creating. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest

Who doesn't like a good movie?! I confess I'm not the most enthusiastic person but, occasionally, is a good program for an afternoon or evening, especially at this time of the year, when most of people are on vacation. It turns out that a friend is precisely studying Film and Television Tecnichal Arts, in London, to become an excelent director and he proposed us to make two notebooks related to this theme for his classes. Last week, Mafalda has given you a taste of her sketches and, today, I'm showing you guys some of the digital work.

Detalhe de uma capa de um dos cadernos \\ Cover detail of one of the notebooks

We can't wait to print these beauties and see the final work! It's always great when people ask us new challenges and we achieve their expectations. This time won't be any different, we hope!

And because today's chronicle is dedicated to the art of movies, I have to not recommend the following movie - 3 Days to Kill (yes, I really do not recommend!). It is true that when the sleep and fatigue factor come together, the will to see a movie is not much but, when we choose one of action, he hope to be a little more awake, and not fall asleep almost instantely! Although I have a special affection for Kevin Costner, the movie well, it sucked... But, although the movie wasn't great, that doesn't mean that the soundtrack isn't! I particularly enjoy the first song of the official soundtrack - Your Wish, by Talisco. So now you know... even if a movie isn't what you wished for, you never know when you can find good music! I'll catch you guys next week and, who can, go enjoy the beautiful sunny weather and leave the movie for another time ;)

\\A crónica The Jukebox Girl é escrita pela Catarina, designer gráfica e uma das Anas do projeto Nuts for Paper. Neste espaço ela partilha convosco as suas peripécias, delírios e desejos, sempre acompanhadas com uma bela banda sonora há mistura, porque afinal de contas, a vida sem música não é a mesma coisa. \\ The Jukebok Girl chronicle is written by Catarina, graphic and designer and one of the Anas of Nuts for Paper project. In this space she shares with you her adventures, delusions and dreams, always accompanied with a crazy mix of songs that reflect her mood because after all, life without music is not the same thing.

Já algum tempo que andava a falar na agenda 2014/2015 A6 e finalmente está feita! Estou contente com o resultado final, seja no exterior com as cerejas como no interior. Tinha receio que ao adaptar o layout das agendas A5 para o A6 que fica-se com pouco espaço para as pessoas escreverem, mas fiquei muito contente com o resultado final. Esta acabou por ser um presente. E já estou a criar outra, com outra capa, para outro presente de aniversário.
\\It's been a while that I've been talking about these 2014/2015 small planners, and they are finally DONE! I'm so happy with the end result, the cover with the cherries and the inside layout worked so well. I was afraid when adapting the layout from the medium planner to the small it wouldn't be much space to write, but it didn't happen that way. This one was a gift. And I'm already creating another one, with a different cover for another birthday gift.

Já a pensar na nova agenda, no facebook perguntei qual era a cor do novo padrão que gostavam mais. A decisão pendeu para a cor do lado esquerdo. O que para mim é super, é só uma das minhas cores preferidas! No entanto quando for imprimir acho que vou escolher outra cor para acompanhar esta, assim uma cor forte, mas diferente. O que acham? Tem alguma sugestão?
\\Thinking about the new planner, in facebook I asked which colour in the new pattern you liked more. The colour in the left won, which is awesome to me, because it's one of my favourite colours! However when I print this I will also print it in another colour, I was thinking about a strong colour, but different from these two. What you think? Have any suggestion?

Não posso deixar de partilhar também uma das últimas encomendas que tivemos que seguiu para o Michigan, foi este cadernos de endereços, que é só a menina dos meus olhos!
Não sei se já partilhei aqui, mas quando era míuda já tinha esta panca por cadernos, e livros de endereços antigos ou sem ser usados era algo que havia bastante lá por casa. O fascínio que era inventar nomes, moradas e telefones fictícios para preencher aquelas páginas!
\\I have to share one of the last etsy orders we had, that went up to the estate of Michigan, it was this addres book, which is the light of my life!I don't know if I've shared here, but when I was a little girl I already had this thing for notebooks, and old address books or new ones but without being used here something very abundant at my place. It was fascinating to invent names, and addresses and telephones to fill those pages!

Recordam-se de na semana passada falar dos desenhos que andava a fazer para duas encomendas super especiais? Agora que os esboços estão aprovados já os posso começar a mostar por aqui.
Se me seguem no Instagram ou Tumblr, já tiveram um pequeno vislumbre do que ando a fazer com estes desenhos.
Os da esquerda estão a ser pintados à mão, os da direita estão a ser vectorizados pela Catarina.
\\Do you remember that last week I spoke about some sketches I was making for a couple special orders? Now that that those are approved I can show them around here.If you follow me on Instagram or Tumblr I already saw a bit of these sketches.I've been working on the ones that are at left, while the others are been worked by Catarina.

Este é um dos cadernos, formato A5, que está a ser pintado à mão.
Porque são um desenho customizado, e porque vão para uma pessoa que é nossa amiga e designer, estava a pensar fazer algo diferente em termos de cor nestes cadernos. Queria fazer uma abordagem mais minimalista, e usar apenas a cor do papel (azul claro), branco, preto e algum cinzento. Acho que vai resultar muito bem!
\\This is one of the handmade notebooks that I've been working on.I was thinking, this is a custom illustration, and it's going for someone we know and it's also a designer maybe I could do something different in the colour field. I wanted to try a different approach, more minimalist, using only the paper colour (light blue), white, black and a little bit of grey. I think it will work vert well!

Estes são outros dois cadernos, do tamanho A6, que vão ter um grafismo igual, em fases diferentes.
\\These two are other notebooks, in a smaller size, that will be similar with the other one, in different stages of work.

Ui antes que me esqueça, sabiam que também estamos noutras redes sociais?
Vou deixar aqui o link para todos os sítios onde estamos assim já não tem desculpa para não nos seguirem!
\\I feel that next week I'll have a lot of things to share with you guys, so until then, have a nice holidays or weekend!Oh before I forget, did you know that we are in other social networks?I'm leaving all the links here, this way you have no excuse for not following us!

OThursday Bits é escrito pela Mafalda, designer gráfica e ilustradora, mas acima de tudo uma sonhadora de idiotices (ideias), está sempre a pensar no que criar a seguir. Neste espaço ela gosta de partilhar novidades deste projeto Nuts for Paper e do que as Anas andam a criar. \\ Thursday Bits is written by Mafalda, graphic designer and illustrator, but above all a dreamer of ideas, she is always thinking what she can create next. In this space she likes to share news about this project Nuts for Paper and of what the Anas are creating. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest